So Not Meant To Be

NEW ALC Review from Dana

SO NOT MEANT TO BE

By Meghan Quinn

Narrated by Stella Hunter & Aaron Shedlock

No one writes romcom like Meghan Quinn. No one. I know I say this about each of her books, but this one is my favorite. It’s normally the female characters that are the quirky ones, but in this one it’s JP. The pigeons. O my gosh, JP with the pigeons had me dying. Y’all, this man with Kazoo (the pigeon) is life! He is so vulnerable with Kelsey. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which is the last thing you’d expect from a playboy. He chipped away at Kelsey’s walls and made her feel beautiful and loved. They balance each other out and have undeniable chemistry and connection. Kelsey’s podcast is epic. It gave us a chance to hear from some of our favorite couples from other books. The witty banter is on point as always from the romcom queen. The ‘When Harry Met Sally’ scene towards the beginning of the book… Y’all, I can’t. I’m dead. (Stands up and applauds Meghan) The steam and swoon are out of this world. Meghan sure knows how to make me blush at my desk. The dynamic between siblings and friends is always amazing, as are the character development and world building. Thank you so much to Piece of Cake Audiobooks for gifting me this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Stella Hunter and Aaron Shedlock ARE Kelsey and JP. The duet narration from them is nothing short of perfection. The timing, pace, tone, pitch, and characterizations are on point. Their voices and styles flow so naturally together. They were exemplary in navigating through all the complex emotions. To Aaron regarding that restaurant scene at the beginning – sir I am a married woman, okay. You cannot get me all flustered like that. (Fans self) Whether the moment was comedic, drunken, or heartfelt, they were flawless in their portrayals. They really brought this story to life and made it an incredible listening experience that I won’t ever forget.

5 I’ll-Have-What-She’s-Having Stars!